Herbs - Lemon Balm - Preparations

Infusion: Add 2 to 3 teaspoons dried herb or 8 to 10 fresh leaves cup boiling water and allow to steep covered for 15 to 20 minutes. Drink as required.

Tincture: 2 to 6mL (1 teaspoon) three times daily.

Creams: Replace water in formula with equivalent amount of a strong, strained infusion (only use enough water to cover herbs)

Combine lemon balm with lavender and lime blossom for stress and tension, hops, chamomile, or meadowsweet for digestive problems, bugleweed and motherwort for hyperthyroidism, and caraway and St. John's Wort for depression.